vestibular system – a series of fluid-filled canals within the ear, set at different angles.This is because our ability to balance relies on information being sent to our brain from our: balance problems – can occur due to vision and inner ear impairments.Over time, their field of vision becomes smaller until they only have a ‘tunnel’ of central vision At first, a person with RP becomes ‘night blind’, meaning that they can no longer see in dim light. RP is a form of eye disease that results in the gradual loss of vision over time, due to deterioration of the retina. vision impairment leading to blindness – in Usher syndrome this is caused by retinitis pigmentosa (RP).The symptoms and signs of Usher syndrome depend on the type, but generally include: Services aim to help the person and their family prepare for and cope with their vision and hearing loss. There is currently no cure for Usher syndrome.
Type 1 and Type 2 account for approximately five per cent of all children born with a hearing impairment. Usher syndrome is categorised into three broad groups according to the type and severity of symptoms – Types 1, 2 and 3.
Some people with Usher syndrome also experience problems with their balance. People with Usher syndrome often have partial or total hearing loss and a gradual vision loss caused by retinitis pigmentosa. It is the most common genetic cause of combined vision and hearing impairment and deafblindness.
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